Carnegie Mellon West
I get a surprising number of questions about my school. So I thought I would share a little information with you.
I'm getting a Masters of Science in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University (West Coast Campus) in a program called "Software Development Management." The way I like to explain it is like this: Its everything about developing software except writing the actual code.
The school itself is a "startup" school in two senses of the word:
The school is based in Moutainview California, and I live in Seattle. How has that worked out? Well, all of the classes are over the phone with LiveMeeting sessions. All of the classes are team-based, and as a team we're given a project and told to go do it. The professors (or "coaches") help us along the way... but we really "learn by doing." I, initially, was really skeptical of this method of school, but it has turned out to be very effective.
News Articles about Carnegie Mellon West
And... if you do have any questions, feel free to email me (or leave a comment here)
I'm getting a Masters of Science in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University (West Coast Campus) in a program called "Software Development Management." The way I like to explain it is like this: Its everything about developing software except writing the actual code.
The school itself is a "startup" school in two senses of the word:
- It hasn't been open for long.
- Its nestled in among all the Silicon Valley technology startups
- It is Carnegie Mellon University. One of the best computer science (and technology in general) school in the world.
- Companies like Lockheed-Martin and Boeing help develop the curriculum.
The school is based in Moutainview California, and I live in Seattle. How has that worked out? Well, all of the classes are over the phone with LiveMeeting sessions. All of the classes are team-based, and as a team we're given a project and told to go do it. The professors (or "coaches") help us along the way... but we really "learn by doing." I, initially, was really skeptical of this method of school, but it has turned out to be very effective.
News Articles about Carnegie Mellon West
- PC World - Shrink-Wrapped Software's Days are Numbered
- SD Times - Turning Professional
- SD Times - Mastering Software Management at CMU
- SourcingMag - New Masters Program Build Global Technology Leaders
And... if you do have any questions, feel free to email me (or leave a comment here)
6 Comments
I definitely don't think a CS degree is required.
Its so cool that you're blogging about our school! Glad you're enjoying the program so much. Just thought I'd answer the question regarding CS degrees - you're absolutely right, no CS undergrad is required to be in the program at CMU West. In fact, many of our students don't have a CS undergrad - they either studied it on their own or learned it on the job.
If anyone has any other questions about the program, feel free to contact me directly at sylvia.leong@west.cmu.edu or 650-335-2808. We're still accepting applications for this Fall 2007 enrollment. Go to http://west.cmu.edu to apply!
Thanks!
Sylvia Leong
Director of Admissions
Carnegie Mellon West
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Joris
I have a Boeing question for you :) I am a PhD student working on a project and wanted to use Boeing as an example - through googling I came upon you!
Basically, I am looking for case studies / books / etc that talks about how Boeing innovates - specifically how they use teams to innovate. (i.e. who is involved, how teams are organized, tools used in communication, etc). Some companies love to talk about that stuff and so their employees know all the references...others don't. But I figured an employee knows a lot more that I can find out in random google searches no matter what!
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